STEP 5 / 8

Arrange payments and invoicing

Separate payment collection, issuing invoices and accounting: they serve different roles.

Your outcome for this step

A defined payment flow and a way to track supporting records.

Put it into practice

01
Decide where you take payments: online, in person or both. Check what your sales platform already includes.
02
Compare eligibility, transaction fees, hardware, payout timing and refunds on each provider’s website.
03
Prepare invoice templates and tracking with sources appropriate to your country. Check the full process before launch.

A consultant may consider a payment link; a retailer may need a terminal. The choice depends on the sales channel, not just the subscription fee.

Avoid at this stage

Treating a payment receipt as confirmation that all invoicing obligations are met.

France · rules and procedures

An official starting point for researching business structures, obligations, invoicing and procedures.

Editorial pathway dated September 23, 2026. French procedures link to official organizations; adapt them to your situation.